Experience the grandeur of the around Ulaanbaatar as you explore two fantastic National Parks on this exciting journey. Some travelers have very limited time in the country and have faced difficulties choosing Gorkhi-Terelj or Khustai. So this tour is contained 2 places and included many other activities.
- Watch & get the inside track on largest horseman statue in the World at Tsonjin Boldog Resort
- Ride sturdy Central Asian tarpan horse just like legendary nomads Mongols at Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
- Meet wild horse in their natural habitat and hike through the Khustai National Park with a skilled guide and learn about Takhi, wild horse, and other wildlife.
- Visit to authentic nomadic family & overnight in a traditional ger dwelling
Length: 2 days
Area: Around Ulaanbaatar
Tour type: Mongolia Short Tours
Potential date and weather condition: all year around
Difficulty: easier – moderate (No experience necessary. Trips suitable for most ages and abilities)
Prices
This tour is a daily join tour. The final price of the trip is calculated according to the number of travelers participating in the trip.
390 USD for 1pax
240 USD p.p for 2pax
190 USD p.p for 3pax
170 USD p.p for 4pax & up
Included: 1 night in nomadic family ger, food service (L-1,D-1,B-1), land transportation, English speaking guide service, mineral water, all entrance fees and Government charges, all activities costs, sleeping bag
Not included: gratuities for staffs, personal expenses, travel insurance
Detailed itinerary of Gorkhi-Terelj & Khustai National Parks Tour
Day1. Gorkhi-Terelj National Park
We will pick you up from your accommodation at 08:30 o’clock and drive to Genghis Equestrian Statue (55 km – 1 hour on the paved road). 40 m high Genghis Khan’s Horse Statue is believed to be highest equestrian statue in the World. There’s an elevator to observation desk on the top of the horse head & we will go there for taking pictures. Then we will drive to Gorkhi-Terelj National Park (40 km – 1 hour on the paved road). Situated 70 km northeast of Ulaanbaatar, Gorkhi-Terelj National Park is famous for its unique granite rock formations and pristine alpine scenery, and is a popular destination for tourists based in the capital and for Mongolians on weekend trips. First we will see the gigantic Turtle Rock. Then we will go to Ariyabal Temple. Then we will make short hike to picturesque lovely meditation Ariyabal Temple which is surrounded by scenic and rocky mountains and sits at middle of the them. It is not old temple. To get to the top, you would cross the suspension bridge and climb up on 108 stairs, according to Buddhist prayer beads. Then we will drive to the nomadic family (140 km – 3 hours on the paved road). Enjoy the joyful atmosphere and learn the clever nomads’ way of life by taking every chance of taking part in the nomadic life activities like a nomad. Then we will have some horse ride (1 hour). This ride will take you back through the Tuul River Valley area to the beautiful sights and sounds of Mother Nature for an hour journey up the mountain to view. With no experience required. Overnight in the nomadic family.
Day2. Khustai National Park
After breakfast time, we will go to Khustai Mountain (25 km – 1 hour on the dirt road). National Park Khustai where re-introduction of the wild takhi horses (Przhevalsky’s horses) has taken place since 1992. Takhi is last wild horse subspecies surviving in the 21st century. It was discovered in western Mongolia in the late 1870s by the Russian explorer N.M. Przhevalsky. Then we will be spent at leisure hiking in the surrounding mountains for seeing the wild horses. If we luck we may see also maral deer & other animals. Then we will drive back to Ulaanbaatar (105 km – 2 hours on the paved road) & you will transferred to your accommodation.
End time: Around 13:00 o’clock
Total driving distance: 370 km
Information
- Above prices are changeable by changing components (kind of services) of the itinerary.
- This is a private tour and you or your travel buddies will be in the tour.
- Domestic flight companies accept only 10kg-15kg lugguge incuding your carry on bags too for free transfer.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you are in correct pick up location at correct time as stated on your booking form.
- No smoking in travel vehicles or aircraft.
Please let us know should you have further inquiries! We are looking forward to assist you with organizing your stay in Mongolia and answering any questions you might have about this tour. We want your holiday experience in Mongolia to be as amazing as it is possible.
